Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
He left the U.S. Army Special Forces to walk into genocide. No salary. No safety net. Just a calling.
David Eubank is the founder of the Free Burma Rangers, a humanitarian aid organization serving people in some of the most dangerous war zones on earth, including Burma, Iraq, Syria, Kurdistan, Sudan, and beyond. As millions of people have been displaced by war, violence, and persecution, Dave and his team have made it their mission to run toward the people the world has forgotten.
In this episode of The Resilient Show, Chad Robichaux sits down with David Eubank for a powerful conversation about faith, courage, war, sacrifice, family, and what it means to follow God into impossible places.
Dave shares his journey from growing up as a missionary kid to serving in the U.S. Army Special Forces, leaving a military career behind, founding the Free Burma Rangers, raising his children in the jungle, and risking his life to rescue families and children trapped in war zones.
This conversation is about more than humanitarian work. It is about obedience, love under fire, and the kind of faith that does not flinch when the cost is everything.
What we cover in this episode:
David Eubank’s journey from U.S. Army Special Forces to the Free Burma Rangers
Growing up as a missionary kid and how it shaped his calling
Why he left the military to serve in Burma’s conflict zones
Raising a family in the jungle and on the battlefield
Rescuing children and families in active war zones
The mission of the Free Burma Rangers in Burma, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, and Kurdistan
Faith, courage, sacrifice, and following God into danger
How people can support or get involved with the Free Burma Rangers
Dave’s defining conviction:
“No one can stop people from giving love and serving one another.”
We hope you enjoy this interview and, of course, encourage you to engage with us here and on our social channels.
Learn more about David Eubank:
Follow David Eubank on X: https://x.com/DaveEubankFBR
00:00 Intro
01:09 Support the show ad-free
01:58 Welcome David Eubank
04:57 How Chad met David
06:45 David’s early life and faith
12:17 Divorce, failure, and surrender
17:57 Meeting his wife Karen
20:20 Called to Burma
23:22 Don’t be led by fear
25:04 Sudan, Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan
28:13 Brutal combat in Burma
32:44 The day David felt done
35:39 The start of Free Burma Rangers
36:15 The history of Burma’s war
40:06 Training the Free Burma Rangers
41:18 The three rules of the Rangers
46:47 Why Rangers don’t leave people behind
1:00:03 The little girl under her mother
1:07:53 Running the rescue
1:29:08 How to support Free Burma Rangers
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He left the U.S. Army Special Forces to walk into genocide. No salary. No safety net. Just a calling.
David Eubank is the founder of the Free Burma Rangers, a humanitarian aid organization serving people in some of the most dangerous war zones on earth, including Burma, Iraq, Syria, Kurdistan, Sudan, and beyond. As millions of people have been displaced by war, violence, and persecution, Dave and his team have made it their mission to run toward the people the world has forgotten.
In this episode of The Resilient Show, Chad Robichaux sits down with David Eubank for a powerful conversation about faith, courage, war, sacrifice, family, and what it means to follow God into impossible places.
Dave shares his journey from growing up as a missionary kid to serving in the U.S. Army Special Forces, leaving a military career behind, founding the Free Burma Rangers, raising his children in the jungle, and risking his life to rescue families and children trapped in war zones.
This conversation is about more than humanitarian work. It is about obedience, love under fire, and the kind of faith that does not flinch when the cost is everything.
What we cover in this episode:
David Eubank’s journey from U.S. Army Special Forces to the Free Burma Rangers
Growing up as a missionary kid and how it shaped his calling
Why he left the military to serve in Burma’s conflict zones
Raising a family in the jungle and on the battlefield
Rescuing children and families in active war zones
The mission of the Free Burma Rangers in Burma, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, and Kurdistan
Faith, courage, sacrifice, and following God into danger
How people can support or get involved with the Free Burma Rangers
Dave’s defining conviction:
“No one can stop people from giving love and serving one another.”
We hope you enjoy this interview and, of course, encourage you to engage with us here and on our social channels.
Learn more about David Eubank:
Follow David Eubank on X: https://x.com/DaveEubankFBR
00:00 Intro
01:09 Support the show ad-free
01:58 Welcome David Eubank
04:57 How Chad met David
06:45 David’s early life and faith
12:17 Divorce, failure, and surrender
17:57 Meeting his wife Karen
20:20 Called to Burma
23:22 Don’t be led by fear
25:04 Sudan, Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan
28:13 Brutal combat in Burma
32:44 The day David felt done
35:39 The start of Free Burma Rangers
36:15 The history of Burma’s war
40:06 Training the Free Burma Rangers
41:18 The three rules of the Rangers
46:47 Why Rangers don’t leave people behind
1:00:03 The little girl under her mother
1:07:53 Running the rescue
1:29:08 How to support Free Burma Rangers
——
Stay up-to-date with all things Resilient by subscribing to our Resilient Times Newsletter: resilienttimes.substack.com
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Follow Us On Instagram: instagram.com/resilientshow
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LIVE RESILIENT STORE:
shop.theresilientshow.com
Follow Chad:
instagram.com/chadrobo_official
https://x.com/ChadRobo
SPONSORS:
GoldCo chadlikesgold.com
Smith & Wesson: https://www.smith-wesson.com
Vortex Optics: https://vortexoptics.com
Gatorz Eyewear: https://www.gatorz.com
Allied Wealth: https://alliedwealth.com
BioPro+: bioproteintech.com/CHAD30
BioXCellerator: https://www.bioxcellerator.com
SLNT: slnt.com
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The Resilient Show is a proud supporter of military and first responder communities in partnership with Mighty Oaks Foundation.
